Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
The Southern Railroad near Wateree may be flooded.
39 ft
Southern Railroad traffic downstream from Camden and in the Eastover area may be affected.
35 ft
Fairview Plant Road near the river floods. Flood water backs up into Five and Twenty Mile Creek west of Camden.
32 ft
Livestock may become cut off on small islands downstream from Camden.
29 ft
Portions of the Invista Plant property in Lugoff become flooded.
27 ft
Access road in the Wild Turkey Lane Community will be flooded. River bottomland between Camden and Lugoff begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 1916 | 40.4 ft | 400,000 cfs |
| Aug 25, 1908 | 39.7 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 38.03 ft | 132,563 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wateree River near Camden?
The Wateree River near Camden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02148000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Wateree River near Camden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wateree River near Camden is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wateree River rises?
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Where is the Wateree River near Camden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.2444°N, 80.6542°W. USGS site number: 02148000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.